I never made punch for a party until I was a mom. I have found that part of being a mom is throwing and attending many children’s birthday parties. I quickly realized that punch is a surefire hit and can be made in a variety of creative ways. One downside to punch is it is often made with products containing […]
Fall or Halloween Craft: Paper Bag Trees
My children made paper bag trees on a recent visit to the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. This is a fun and easy craft that children of varied ages can make. The trees turn out awesome even though this is such an easy craft. These trees are easy to customize and can either be scary Halloween trees or pretty fall trees. Younger children need […]
Friendly Friday Blog Hop
One of my favorite blog hops is Friendly Friday over at Thanks Mail Carrier. For those of you who blog, this is a great place to share your family friendly blogs. If you are not a blogger, this is a great place to find awesome blogs to read. This hop is much like my own Family Time Tuesday, except it is a […]
Kid-Friendly Recipe: Pizza Rolls
One of my goals in raising my children is to raise up a son and daughter who can cook for themselves by the time they leave home. We try to stick to healthier and scratch recipes when we can, but I do teach a few convenience foods like these pizza rolls. These don’t look pretty but are tasty. We use […]
Friendship: A Collection From Pinterest
There is not much better in life than friendship. I have been blessed in life with friendships that have stood the test of time and of life. True friends bring you joy, hold you accountable, listen to you, are there for you, pray for you, and love you. Oh, and when things get tough they will drop everything […]
Souper Sunday: Cream of Mushroom Soup
I love soup. I used to buy canned soup in large quantities until I discovered how very easy it is to make soup from scratch. Not only is it super easy, but the soup you make at home is much better tasting and healthier than the soup you can buy in a can. Starting today I am going to feature one soup a […]
Five Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Produce
My children love fruits and vegetables; I do not have to trick them into eating their greens, coax them, or make threats. They are more than willing to gobble these healthy goodies right up. I have been told that I am lucky my children love vegetables and fruit, but I wouldn’t call it luck – it happened by design. I […]
Wordless Wednesday – Scorpion for Dinner?
This is my first venture into the Wordless Wednesday phenomenon, but I just had to share this. My husband…what can I say?
Family Time Tuesday – October 18, 2011
Welcome to the Family Time Tuesday blog carnival. Feel free to link to any family-oriented post; that means any post that is helpful and relevant to family life. For example, fun family activities, great recipes, parenting posts, marriage posts, craft ideas, money-saving tips, homeschooling posts, and more. Last week’s link up was full to the […]
Veggie Cups
I recently saw an awesome idea over at $5 Dinners and decided to give it a try. We have all seen the tired veggie tray with ranch dressing in the middle, but that can be quite a messy undertaking when the kiddos are serving themselves. This idea puts the veggies and the dip together in a portable and child sized cup. I recently […]
Book Review: One Call Away by Brenda Warner
Sometimes you read a book that you expect to be mediocre and find it to be a gripping page turner that you cannot put down. This was my experience when I recently had the opportunity to read One Call Away by Brenda Warner. The only reason I decided to read this particular book was because […]
The Benefits of Child Carriers (And My Favs)
I’ll admit it – I am a baby carrier addict. At one point I owned seven different brands and styles. I even made one for my daughter so she could carry her dolls around. I love the freedom and convenience of baby carriers. Here’s a quick list of the benefits of using a baby carrier: […]
